Interface IHostsValidationFramework

An object which hosts a validation framework in a self-contained manner, for applications which do not use dependency injection.

Namespace: CSF.Validation
Assembly: CSF.Validation.Selfhosting.dll
Syntax
public interface IHostsValidationFramework
Remarks

The recommended way in which to consume the CSF.Validation framework is via dependency injection, in which case the types within this assembly/package are not required.

This interface acts as a root object providing access to the the entry-points into the validation framework.

Properties

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JsonSerializer

Gets an object which may be used to serialize instances of manifest model Value to/from JSON.

Declaration
ISerializesManifestModelToFromJson JsonSerializer { get; }
Property Value
Type Description
ISerializesManifestModelToFromJson
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ManifestFromBuilderProvider

Gets an object which may provide a ValidationManifest from a validator-builder.

Declaration
IGetsManifestFromBuilder ManifestFromBuilderProvider { get; }
Property Value
Type Description
IGetsManifestFromBuilder
Remarks

Validator builders are types which implement IBuildsValidator<TValidated> and specify the definition/configuration of a validator in code. This is the recommended way of specifying validators.

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ManifestFromModelProvider

Gets an object which may provide a ValidationManifest from a manifest model.

Declaration
IGetsValidationManifestFromModel ManifestFromModelProvider { get; }
Property Value
Type Description
IGetsValidationManifestFromModel
Remarks

The manifest model is a simplified API, similar to a validation manifest but suitable for serializing to/from data such as relational databases or document structures such as JSON or XML. This provides a mechanism for specifying validators-as-data. validators.

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ManifestValidator

Gets an object which may be used to validate a validation manifest.

Declaration
IValidatesValidationManifest ManifestValidator { get; }
Property Value
Type Description
IValidatesValidationManifest
Remarks

This is essentially "a validator-validator". Particularly of use if you are manipulating validation manifests directly, or if you are using the manifest model. It allows developers to test their validators for common mistakes.

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ValidatorFactory

Gets an object from which validator instances may be created.

Declaration
IGetsValidator ValidatorFactory { get; }
Property Value
Type Description
IGetsValidator
Remarks

This is the primary property of use provided by IHostsValidationFramework. From here you may create validator instances from any of:

  • Validator builders
  • A validation manifest model
  • A validation manifest

Validator builders are the recommended mechanism for creating validators. For more information please read the documentation website.